Statistical Literacy as a Goal for Introductory Statistics Courses
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In this paper, I will define statistical literacy (what it is and what it is not) and discuss how we can promote it in our introductory statistics courses, both in terms of teaching philosophy and curricular issues. I will discuss the important elements that comprise statistical literacy, and provide examples of how I promote each element in my courses. I will stress the importance of and ways to move beyond the “what” of statistics to the “how” and “why” of statistics in order to accomplish the goals of promoting good citizenship and preparing skilled research scientists.
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- Authors
- Rumsey, D. J.
- Affiliations
- The Ohio State University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Rumsey, Deborah J.
- Venue
- Journal of Statistics Education
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2002-01
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 3
- ISSN
- 1069-1898 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W198369773
- Cited by
- 348
- References
- 0
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- FWCI
- 3.83
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Locations
- Journal of Statistics Education (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Statistics and Probability › Statistics Education and Methodologies
- Social Sciences › Education › Science Education and Pedagogy
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Literature and Literary Theory › Literacy, Media, and Education
- Keywords
- statistical literacy, introductory statistics, statistics education, teaching philosophy, curriculum development, critical thinking, research skills, citizenship
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